State attorney general adds nonprofit rules

6:12 AM,
Dec. 13, 2012

Written by

Joseph Spector
Journal Albany bureau

New regulations proposed by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman would require nonprofit groups registered in New York to report how much they spend on federal, state and local political campaigns.

Schneiderman said the regulations, which he hopes can take effect early next year, would improve transparency for groups that spend heavily on campaigns but are not required to disclose much, if anything, about their political efforts.

Groups that spend at least $10,000 on elections in New York would have to produce itemized reports of expenses and contributions that would be released ...